Books: Harry’s primary school is only mentioned in passing (PS, chs. 2–3). Series: the first trailer opens with Dudley bullying Harry at school.
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Dudley Dursley

| Played by | Amos Kitson |
| First season | Season 1, Philosopher’s Stone |
| Differences | 2 |
Photo: HBO
In the books
This is how J.K. Rowling describes Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone:
“He had a large, pink face, not much neck, small, watery blue eyes and thick, blond hair that lay smoothly on his thick, fat head.”— PS, ch. 2
In the series
Amos Kitson plays Dudley Dursley in HBO’s series. Differences from the books so far:
Books: Harry never cries in front of the Dursleys. Series: the trailers show him crying in front of them.
Official images
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Other characters
Harry Potter · Hermione Granger · Ron Weasley · Albus Dumbledore · Minerva McGonagall · Severus Snape · Rubeus Hagrid · Draco Malfoy · Vernon Dursley · Petunia Dursley. See also the full cast.




